Trustee/Chair of the Board of Trustees
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At the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), we are dedicated to saving lives and preventing serious injuries. For more than a century, we have been the driving force behind the safety movementfrom pioneering seatbelt laws to founding initiatives such as The Tufty Club, Cycling Proficiency, and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Our vision is bold and uncompromising: a world free from accidental injury.
As a mission-led charity, we lead the safety agenda, shape government policy, raise industry standards, and drive behavioural change across every part of life - work, road, home, and leisure. Together with our members, we create a safer society by convening leaders, setting standards, sharing excellence, and driving change.
Our unrivalled reputation has been hard won through decades of campaigning, advocacy, and partnership. RoSPAs strength lies in the passion of our members and award winners, who act as ambassadors for safety every day, the enthusiasm and expertise of our staff, the guidance of our trustees, and the influence of our presidential team.
We are seeking a distinguished Trustee - who, subject to relevant experience, may also assume the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees - to provide strategic leadership as RoSPA enters the next chapter of its development.
As a Trustee, you will bring strategic leadership, governance expertise, and a deep commitment to social impact and as Chair, you will guide a Board of nine experienced trustees and work closely with our Chief Executive and senior leadership team to shape the organisations vision, sustain its influence, and amplify its impact. We are looking for a proven leader with a strong professional background, ideally with broad commercial experience and a track record in risk management, governance, or organisational transformation. Experience of working within or alongside medium to large-sized businessesparticularly those with responsibilities for occupational risk managementwould be advantageous. Most importantly, you will share our belief that accidents are preventable and that through collaboration, innovation, and leadership, we can make life safer for everyone.
If you are inspired by RoSPAs mission and ready to play a pivotal role in shaping a safer future, we would love to hear from you.
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